Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Technology Vulnerabilities
Original release date: October 11, 2005
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Windows Media Technologies (DirectX)
For more complete information, refer to the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for October 2005.
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities in Windows,
Internet Explorer, and Windows Media technologies.
Solution
Apply Updates
Microsoft has released security updates for Windows, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media technologies. To
obtain the updates, visit the Microsoft Update web site.
US-CERT also recommends enabling
Automatic Updates.
Description
Microsoft Security Bulletins for October 2005 address vulnerabilities in Windows,
Internet Explorer, and Windows Media technologies. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control
of your computer or cause it to crash. For more technical information, see US-CERT
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA05-284A.
References
Feedback can be directed to the US-CERT Technical
Staff.
Produced 2005 by US-CERT, a government organization.
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Revision History
October 11, 2005: Initial release